Director of Financial Aid

Title: Director of Financial Aid

Salary Range: $55,000 - $59,000

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: 

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Owensboro Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Owensboro Community College

Department: Student Affairs

Total Rewards

Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Owensboro Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Director of Financial Aid reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs. This position provides leadership and direction to the financial aid and scholarships operation, as well as to other departments regarding the award and management of all student aid programs.

Job Duties:

• Manage Federal Title IV aid programs, state grant and scholarship programs, institutional scholarships, and any other student aid provided by outside donors. This includes ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional aid regulations, policies, and reporting requirements, reconciling federal and state aid accounts, and communicating financial aid policies and changes clearly to students, staff, and the community.
• Oversee annual audits, internal reviews, and risk management activities related to Title IV programs.
• Serve as the college’s primary contact for the U.S. Department of Education and state aid agencies regarding program administration and compliance.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, performance goals, and evaluation of staff to ensure effective daily operations, staff supervision, and delivery of quality service.
• Train faculty and staff on financial aid processes and student eligibility issues.
• Ensure students and parents are well-informed about financial aid options by providing informational materials, individual guidance, and presentations at high schools, on-campus events, and other venues. Update and manage the Program Participation Agreement and Eligibility and Certification Approval Report with the Department of Education.
• Manage the departmental budget.
• Collaborate effectively with various College stakeholders to assist in the development of strategic planning initiatives and unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources that align with the strategic plan.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting, Student Personnel, or related field) or equivalent and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (Business, Accounting, Student Personnel, or related field) and six (6) years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Four (4) years of management or supervisory experience is preferred.

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.